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Trip from Rockport, KY to Sulphur Springs, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Rockport, KY, KY

Rockport, KY

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Downtown Sulphur Springs, KY, KY

Sulphur Springs, KY

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Trip Overview

Rockport to Sulphur Springs is 22.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via KY 69, US 62, and N Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky's Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a quick and straightforward connection. It's a good option if you're looking for a simple drive between these two points without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KY 69 9.9 mi 13m
US 62 9.3 mi 13m
N Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 0.3 mi 1m
Mt Vernon Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: KY 69 — 9.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, KY and Sulphur Springs, KY.

1

Start on Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 62

9.3 mi · 13 min · US 62
3

Turn left onto US 62; US 231

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
4

Continue on US 231

1.5 mi · 2 min · N Main Street
5

Turn right onto KY 69

9.9 mi · 13 min · KY 69
Use the right lane.
6

Turn sharp right onto Mt Vernon Road

238 ft · 10 sec · Mt Vernon Road
7

Arrive at destination

Mt Vernon Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 62

Turn right onto US 62

Navigation decision point

3
9.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 62; US 231 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 62; US 231 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
12.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | KY 69

Turn right onto KY 69

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
22.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | Mt Vernon Road

Turn sharp right onto Mt Vernon Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.76 one way

$7.51 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.09 $8.19
premium $5.18 $4.61 $9.22
diesel $5.35 $4.76 $9.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.16 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 26, 2026

Origin

Rockport, KY

Evening in Rockport on Wednesday

Local time

8:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

E 2 to 6 mph 87% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:17AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:10AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Sulphur Springs, KY

Evening in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday

Local time

8:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

E 6 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:17AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:10AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly highway, with 85% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 9.9 miles on KY 69, which is the longest continuous section of one road. The highway portion will likely feel like rural cruising, and you'll transition to surface streets, specifically N Main Street, as you reach your destination. Expect relatively few exits and a consistent pace for most of the drive.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on KY 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 69 and US 62. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 62.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Rockport, KY to Sulphur Springs, KY is easy. At 33m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 62; US 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (KY 69): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

541 ft 396 ft

Total Climb

225 ft

Total Descent

241 ft

Highest Point

541 ft

~17.7 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Rockport, KY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on KY 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 62; US 231 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (KY 69): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sulphur Springs, KY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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